Nobody answered because it is a hard question to answer. Most of these
places sell things they call lutes that are from Pakistan and, seriously,
are not worth the bother... the extra time and money needed to get these up
to playing capability is usually not worth it, and many people who start
with these instruments often get so frustrated that they do not continue
playing. For a beginner I've read dozens of times that it is better to get
a guitar and practice the 6-course repertoire than it is to disillusion
yourself with a cheap lute.
You might want to look at this page, where you can read the stories of two
people who fixed up cheap lutes, and decide for yourself if it's worth it.
http://john.redmood.com/improvebargainlute.html
Good luck,
Michael
On 8/15/07, aj cole < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Hi i asked on a previous message about these two companies,but didn't get
> a reply,my subject title was vague..
>
> I really needed some advice about the lutes from EMS or Hobgoblins blue
> moon model..Unfortunately i can only afford these models at present..As
> anyone played the Blue Moon lute at hobgoblins?
>
> Sorry to ask the same question twice but need advice
>
> thanks andy
>
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